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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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US Budget Deficit Running 11.8% Higher This Year

The U.S. budget deficit through the first three months of this budget year is up 11.8% from the same period a year ago, putting the country on track to record its first $1 trillion deficit in eight years.

January 13, 2020
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Trump to Promote Trade Deals in Speech to Farmers

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Donald Trump will highlight his policies on trade and domestic energy in a speech to U.S. farmers next week, the White House announced Jan. 13.

January 13, 2020
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Dwindling Highway Trust Fund? Not if Mayor Pete Has His Way

South Bend, Ind., former mayor and Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg's infrastructure proposal includes a $165 billion infusion into the Highway Trust Fund. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 13, 2020
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NRF Report Points to Tariffs as Key Reason for Port Slowdown

U.S. import container volumes are expected to show a nearly 1% drop when the final numbers for 2019 are in, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said.

January 13, 2020
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Information, Communication Technology Can Improve Port Efficiency, Experts Say

The adoption of information and communication technology can help facilitate operations at ports, according to Agustina Calatayud, senior transport specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank.

January 13, 2020
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Drone Deliveries Begin a Slow Takeoff

Aerial drones are emerging as a way to help solve challenges associated with last-mile deliveries in a number of conditions and environments.

January 13, 2020
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Oil Holds Biggest Weekly Loss Since July on Easing Gulf Tension

Oil was steady after the biggest weekly drop since July as an easing of geopolitical tension in the Middle East turned attention back to a flood of new supply set to hit the market this year.

January 13, 2020
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Metropolitan Leaders Discuss Congestion Pricing Challenges, Solutions

WASHINGTON 鈥 Transportation leaders identified outreach and education as tools that can help bridge the 鈥渢rust gap鈥 between communities and congestion pricing.

January 13, 2020
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Metropolitan Planners Encouraged to 鈥楪o Out in the Field鈥

WASHINGTON 鈥 Planning organizations can better grasp transportation needs by hearing from a wide array of industry representatives and visiting communities that are affected by freight movement, according to planning experts.

January 13, 2020
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FHWA Extends Comment Period on Bridge Inspections Proposal

The Federal Highway Administration has announced it is extending the period for public comment on its proposed rule to improve oversight of U.S. bridge inspections by incorporating a risk-based approach and encouraging the use of such technological advancements as unmanned aerial systems and sonar.

January 13, 2020